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C243 EYF

1986 Mazda RX-7

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,668 mi
Last recorded166,668 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2008
Typical for 1986 Mazda RX-782,084 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC243 EYF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2008 166,668 miles

C/o and hydrocarbon readings very close to limits.

Front and rear coil springs corroded.

Nail in o/s/f tyre.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Some blue smoke emitted from exhaust on fast idle.

Fail 22 Feb 2008 166,663 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front and rear coil springs corroded.

Nail in o/s/f tyre.

Rear discs show some surface rust.

Wiperblades poor condition.

Pass 9 Feb 2007 162,943 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Battery insecure

Fail 5 Feb 2007 162,943 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Battery insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2006 159,691 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 159,676 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-7?

Based on 26,447 MOT tests across 3,809 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
971
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
3,809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 690
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 676
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 639
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 521
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C243 EYF is a 1986 Mazda RX-7 in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 82,084 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-7 fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 690 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C243 EYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 40 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C243 EYF registered?

C243 EYF is a 1986 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 31 January 1986.

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